Neal Bellon, Chief Tournament Director of the Farmingdale Chess Club, is available for private chess lessons/coaching, specializing in beginning tournament players (unrated or rated below USCF 1400).
Topics of instruction will include: Developing a solid opening repertoire, Middlegame theory, Planning and strategy, Tactics, Endgame theory, Review of your games, Tournament skills (psychology, clock management, etc.)
Both child and adult students accepted
Hobbyists (non-tournament players) welcome
In-person and online lessons available
Rates: In-person $50/hour ($90 for 2 hours), Online $35/hour
Discount for Senior Citizens
Click HERE to see video samples of my teaching style.
For more information, or to schedule a lesson, please contact me at nfbellon@yahoo.com or 516.361.0263.
A Brief Resume:
USCF Certified Local Tournament Director
President/Chief TD, Farmingdale Chess Club
B.S. Hofstra University, M.S. Queens College
Long Island Public School Teacher by day (15 years), with exp. at all levels, Elem. - H.S.
Active tournament player (USCF 1750)
